The whole, "carry your own chair to dinner" thing turns me off. If I'm going to pay, I want that sh*t to be set up for me. I have friends who go to these, and they love it. Wait, do you have to bring your own food too? If that's the case, what are you paying for?

Haha! No worries. I'm pretty sure it applies to any story. I am incredibly grateful to have David in my life. We're an awesome team, and I can't imagine anyone else in this world who could both make me as happy as he does AND put up with my antics. ;)

Thanks for the kudos, Frederick and Dave. Fred, I like that answer, "cracked all to hell but still together," it's sort of how I feel about my nuclear family sometimes. And I agree, David and I work well together. I'm fortunate to have found him. :)

Dave, at this point in my life and marriage, I don't foresee divorce ever happening to me. But for my friends (and family) who end up there, well, life takes unexpected turns, and all anyone can hope for is to remain true to themselves while still managing to treat others with as much respect, understanding, and care as possible.

"Kappa" is actually used to describe cucumber rolls. Like kappa maki. So it's right in there with sushi, means "cucumber." And insane, mischievous water spirits. Though this spelling you have ends with an "o," I've never seen that before.